Nicole avoids the chopping block, again

UBLY — With the rise of one competitor returning to the show, the Big Brother house should see quite a few shake-ups this week.

Looking back at Friday’s episode, which featured the Battle Back competitions, one of the first five eliminated houseguests saw an opportunity to return become a reality.

Victor, who was eliminated in week three, was able to outlast the other four former houseguests and seal the deal on his return to the house and a shot at $500,000. In his return to the house during Sunday’s airing, Victor was approached by one of the house’s main targets, Frank.

For the past two weeks, Frank has been a priority for other houseguests to eliminate.

During the first individual head of household competition, Ubly’s Nicole Franzel was unable to deem herself safe with a winning.

“I am so mad and honestly embarrassed,” she told viewers after being eliminated second in the competition.

It came down to Da’Vonne, James and Bridgette to claim head of household, but not without Frank throwing a few curveballs by disclosing information Nicole “supposedly” shared with him.

Frank told Da’Vonne, during competition, that Nicole wanted her out of the house.

“I am so mad that Frank would give her any information,” a furious Nicole said. “Honestly, I don’t even know what to do now.”

After James secured the head of household position, Nicole confronted Da’Vonne about the rumors Frank was sharing, claiming they weren’t true.

“It frickin’ scares the crap out of me that you don’t trust me,” she told Da’Vonne in private.

When it came time to nominate houseguests for eviction, James sided with the rest of the house and selected Frank and Bridgette — two players that have competed strongly so far this season.

On Wednesday, the remaining houseguests will compete at 8 p.m. for this week’s power of veto. If Frank or Bridgette win, it will be a mystery as to who will replace them on the chopping block.